Students, parents, and unions are protesting nationwide in France over education funding, with widespread school blockades and injuries reported.
Protesters, including students, parents, and union members, have blocked hundreds of schools across France as part of a nationwide demonstration. Over 6,000 people have been arrested, and more than 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured in the past week.
A student lost his hand during a confrontation in Lens, northern France, while another was struck in the head by a tear gas canister. The education minister called the situation a tragedy but accused protesters of including ultraviolent elements. Student unions and several national unions have organized demonstrations in major cities, demanding concrete government action on education reforms.
Why it matters
The expansion of the protest base may pressure the government to address demands more urgently.
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What to watch
Watch whether the Union Syndicale Lycéenne accepts government measures or continues to reject them as insufficient.
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